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hello. i am 17 years old. my period was six days late and the flow was very light and went away in around four days. usually my periods last 8 days. my cramps are usually terrible but they weren't nearly as bad and they appeared and disappeared and appeared again with hour intervals for the first three days. they were strongest the third day only for about 4 hours and then disappeared. i got a job november 2, around the time my last period ended. for about two weeks i had to clean the men's bathroom without gloves. i sprayed it with clorox and cleaned it with paper towels without gloves. i washed my hands around three times for thirty minutes before getting home and touching my vagina (masturbating). there was pee on the toilet and stuff when i cleaned it. i'm afraid i touched sperm maybe or sperm cells in the pee or on the toilet that got stuck under my nails or on my fingers that didn't wash away when washing my hands and stayed when i touched my vagina. please answer i'm very scared i've been having panic attacks and can't eat cuz i'm too anxious. i'm afraid of getting pregnant that way. is it possible? my period is ALWAYS heavy and i always get terrible cramps. i googled the symptoms of my current period and it says implantation bleeding?! help i'm scared.
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@miranda0213 One other thing Id like to add from the post above from @vogelkm is make an appt with your gyn. to make sure there isn't something else going on. Whatever has caused your periods to be late maybe be so many different things including stress as mentioned For your sake make an appt .
@miranda0213 We're glad you are here and asked questions. It is always better to ask and please do not feel embarrassed to do so. You have read the other comments, which are spot on. I know when I was a teenager, my period was usually unpredictable in length/flow due to my hormones or stressors in my life. In fact, they were pretty wonky all my life! Exams at school, parties, activities, you-name-it. For your peace of mind, get an appointment with your doctor to rule out any problems; it will help you feel better. And please, wear gloves to protect your skin from harmful and strong chemicals! Please come back and let us know how you are doing, okay?
Ginger
Hi, @miranda0213 - I wanted to join @gingerw and @vogelkm in welcoming you to Mayo Clinic Connect. Glad you reached out. I wanted to let you know that I moved your post here to an existing discussion about potential pregnancy, so that you could join others who've talked about similar issues.
I can imagine that fear you could be pregnant if that is not your desire at this time could be intense. I'd like to invite others who've been involved in this discussion before to return and offer any suggestions they may have, such as @hopeful33250 @benjiwolf @pepper2001 @sandytoes14 .
It seems as though getting some definitive answers from medical professionals might be helpful with the anxiety you are experiencing. Have you talked to your doctor or a nurse in his or her office to get some consult on this situation?
@miranda0213
Welcome to MayoConnect. You came to the right place. This is a place where everyone can feel safe and most of us are here because at one time or another we were very worried, stressed or confused about a medical or personal situation. Our goal is to help people find the right resources for their individual concerns. And we are here to comfort you and let you know that it is fine to talk about whatever is troubling you.
First, it is not possible for you to become pregnant in the way that you describe. Unless you have had intercourse in the recent past, I would not be concerned about a pregnancy. That being said, I would definitely go to a gynecologist or family doctor to determine if you have any type of infection or if there is a reason why your periods have changed recently. I had fairly regular periods compared to most people but even I would have changes in my periods when I became stressed or overly worried about something. Cramps and the symptoms you describe can occur due to anxiety, hormonal issues or even bacterial infections. So you need to check out what could be causing your symptoms. But pregnancy in the way you describe should not be of concern.
Please also make sure that you always wear gloves if you are around any bodily fluids or areas that are in need of cleaning. You are to be admired for being a hard worker. Is this job stressful for you? It sounds like you had a change in your routine and environment right before these symptoms began. These changes can certainly cause stress which can in turn cause changes in your period, issues with your stomach including cramping, nausea, and a myriad of other symptoms. I myself have been prone to anxiety and panic attacks and I know how much this affects my stomach.
If you have a family member or a close friend that you can talk with, I would encourage you to allow them to support you until you get this figured out. One thing I don't think has been mentioned is whether or not you have an OB/GYN or primary care doctor that you go to already or if you have the funds or insurance necessary for a doctor's visit. If you do not, in most cities and even small towns, there are women's clinics, free clinics or other types of medical facilities that should be available to you regardless of your ability to pay. So please look into this if you do not have a regular doctor or if you feel that you cannot spare the resources for one.. I mention this because you said you just started a new job and when I started a new job at your age, I did not have any extra money at all for much of anything.
Remember that you did not do anything wrong. And remember too that this group is a place that you can count on to help and support you. Please keep us informed as to how you are doing.
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I'm sorry that this situation is making you scared. I'm glad to say that there is really no way for you to have gotten pregnant that way. Sperm is not carried through urine and would not survive on a toilet, or the vigorous handwashing. Sperm needs to be inside a body to survive and dies quickly outside of a body. Unless you've had sexual intercourse lately it's highly unlikely for you to be pregnant. Periods can sometimes change as we age, or because we are stressed, or hormone fluctuations. Is this new job stressful for you? I know that having period changes can be worrying. I hope this helps you feel better.